Episode 60: Gut Check — What Midlife Digestion is Really Telling You

Bloaty, backed-up, or brain-fogged? Your gut’s not just about “what went in” — it’s an ecosystem chatting nonstop with your hormones, immune system, and brain. 

In this episode, Juli and James break down what changes in midlife (hello, oestrogen), why your poo is useful feedback (yes, the Bristol Stool Chart is real), and the simple habits that actually help.

In this episode:

• Gut basics, minus the fluff: what the microbiome is and why diversity beats any “superbug.”
• Hormones + digestion: the estrobolome’s role in handling oestrogen — and why midlife can bring bloat, reflux, and “why are my jeans tighter?”
• The gut–brain hotline: vagus nerve 101, serotonin production, and how gut grumbles show up as mood dips, fog, and poor sleep.
• What actually works: fibre (25–30g/day), plant diversity (aim for 30 plants/week), hydration, daily movement, and stress management. No teas that promise miracles in a mug.

Links & next steps

• Join the free 360° Feel Better Challenge (starts Monday, 15 Sept): five days, five pillars, one doable action a day — plus a prize draw for a 3-month VIP spot in Club Fabulous Beyond 40. Sign up: 360feelbetterchallenge.com
• Curious about microbiome (stool) testing? Get in touch with us to discuss whether it’s a good fit and how we interpret results in real-world coaching.

Questions for a future episode? Send them our way — we read them all.